Amboyna (1807 ship)

The Amboyna was a British merchant ship built in 1807. She is primarily known for her capture and subsequent use as a slave ship.

Career:

Information regarding the Amboyna's early career is scarce. However, records confirm she was built in England in 1807. Her initial voyages likely involved general trading activities common during that era, potentially carrying goods between Britain and various ports around the world.

Capture and Use as a Slave Ship:

The Amboyna was captured sometime before 1813. Following her capture, she was refitted and employed in the transatlantic slave trade, transporting enslaved Africans to the Americas. Specific details about her slaving voyages, including the number of voyages, origins of the enslaved people, and destinations in the Americas, remain largely undocumented. However, her existence as a slaver is confirmed by historical records relating to slave ship seizures and insurance policies.

Fate:

The ultimate fate of the Amboyna is unclear. She may have been seized by the British Royal Navy as part of their efforts to suppress the slave trade following the Act of Abolition in 1807, or she may have been wrecked or otherwise lost at sea. Further research would be required to ascertain the exact circumstances of her end.